A new federal initiative to build a quantum supercomputer could transform everything from encryption to drug discovery, creating the next wave of winners and losers.

President Donald Trump issued two executive orders aimed at accelerating public-private development of a scientifically functional quantum computer by 2028.

This year, the company is laying the groundwork to turn quantum computing into a fully-fledged, scalable business from an expensive science project.

Two executive orders signed today direct the Defense Department to field three new types of quantum sensors by 2028, assist the Energy Department in building a quantum supercomputer, and advise other agencies on defeating quantum hackers.

The White House issued twin executive orders to accelerate U.S. development of large-scale quantum computers while simultaneously hardening federal systems against quantum-enabled attacks on encryption. One order, focused on building capabilities, directs ...

Quantum computers are coming. Or, at least, that’s what current predictions say. These machines harness the power of quantum mechanics, the set of rules governing how physics operates at atomic and sub-atomic scales.

Trump administration targets a scientifically relevant quantum computer by 2028, boosting US leadership in quantum technology, cybersecurity and innovation

Rigetti is a leader in the quantum computing industry, but even its best systems still make too many errors to solve complex real-world problems. Rigetti stock is trading at a sky-high valuation, which could result in significant downside in its stock in the second half of 2026.